Mary Kate Donahue
About Mary Kate Donahue
Mary Kate Donahue is a Financial Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis at URBN, where she has worked since 2019. She has previous experience at Wells Fargo and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elon University.
Work at URBN
Mary Kate Donahue has served as a Financial Analyst in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department at URBN since 2019. In this role, she conducts quarterly industry research to benchmark URBN's key performance indicators (KPIs) against retail competitors. She leads the preparation of quarterly financial presentations for the board of directors, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information presented. Additionally, she provides ongoing support to brand and corporate partners through ad-hoc analyses and the creation of financial models. Her contributions play a significant role in the corporate-wide budget process, where she supports various corporate departments and brands while addressing any inaccuracies.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo
Prior to her current role at URBN, Mary Kate Donahue worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities. She began as a Summer Financial Analyst in 2015, where she worked for two months in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina area. She returned to Wells Fargo as a Financial Analyst from 2017 to 2019, serving for two years in Haddon Township, NJ. In 2016, she again held a Summer Financial Analyst position for two months in Haddon Township. Her last role at Wells Fargo was as a Senior Financial Analyst for five months in 2019, also in Haddon Township.
Education and Expertise
Mary Kate Donahue completed her high school education at Merion Mercy Academy, earning her High School Diploma from 2009 to 2013. She then attended Elon University, where she studied Business Administration and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from 2013 to 2017. During her time at Elon, she also worked as an Accounting and Economics Tutor from 2014 to 2015, providing support to fellow students in these subjects.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In her role at URBN, Mary Kate Donahue plays a key part in the corporate-wide budget process. She supports various corporate departments and brands, ensuring that financial data is accurate and resolving any discrepancies that arise. Her responsibilities include conducting industry research, leading financial presentations, and providing analytical support to both brand and corporate partners. This multifaceted role highlights her expertise in financial analysis and her ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.